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Vanderbilt Mansion National Historic Site
119 Vanderbilt Park Road70
locals recommendLots to do - healthy food - coffee shops - art galleries www.ihartlens.com
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locals recommendNew Paltz
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locals recommendLots to do - healthy food - coffee shops - art galleries www.ihartlens.com
Hyde Park Drive In Theatre
4114 Albany Post Road15
locals recommendone of the last drive in theaters in ny!
a favorite place of mine... has a animal sanctuary that is precious - there is an educational center and classes / tours / camps and more!
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locals recommendTeatown Lake Reservation
1600 Spring Valley Road7
locals recommenda favorite place of mine... has a animal sanctuary that is precious - there is an educational center and classes / tours / camps and more!
Yoga
practice!
A amazing place to go for a day or a weekend! Classes - Workshops - and Spa treatments ... Check in for Sara's next workshop at Omega soon! www.ihartlens.com
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locals recommendOmega Institute for Holistic Studies
150 Lake Drive37
locals recommendA amazing place to go for a day or a weekend! Classes - Workshops - and Spa treatments ... Check in for Sara's next workshop at Omega soon! www.ihartlens.com
this is a true Hatha Yoga studio... offering retreats and teacher training .. plus Monday 930am Sara teaches Hatha Yoga and Fridays 930am Sara teaches Restorative Yoga at Dutchess yoga
Dutchess Yoga Studio
1575 New York 376this is a true Hatha Yoga studio... offering retreats and teacher training .. plus Monday 930am Sara teaches Hatha Yoga and Fridays 930am Sara teaches Restorative Yoga at Dutchess yoga
Dutchess Yoga Studio
1575 New York 376Food Scene
YUM! vegan friendly Mexican food .... need I say more? www.ihartlens.com
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locals recommendTito Santana Taqueria
142 Main Street15
locals recommendYUM! vegan friendly Mexican food .... need I say more? www.ihartlens.com
cozy coffee shop - free wifi - yummy snacks - outdoor seating ... a good place to start your wanderings around Beacon shops - boutiques - art galleries and of course yoga studios!
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locals recommendBank Square Coffeehouse
129 Main Street26
locals recommendcozy coffee shop - free wifi - yummy snacks - outdoor seating ... a good place to start your wanderings around Beacon shops - boutiques - art galleries and of course yoga studios!
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The Crafted Kup
44 Raymond Avenuecoffee shop in a college town :)
Vegan Café!!! YAY <3 and yummy .... a must when you head across the river to New Paltz - college town with boutiques and restaurants - even free bicycles! www.ihartlens.com
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locals recommendKarma Road
11 Main Street32
locals recommendVegan Café!!! YAY <3 and yummy .... a must when you head across the river to New Paltz - college town with boutiques and restaurants - even free bicycles! www.ihartlens.com
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Duo Bistro
299 Wall Street28
locals recommendVegan friendly café <3 www.ihartlens.com
Twisted Soul
47 Raymond AvenueVegan/veggie restaurant and juice bar !
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Lagusta's Luscious
25 North Front Street12
locals recommendVEGAN CHOCOLATIER!!!!!!!!
right in new paltz.. enjoy!
coffee shop - guitar shop - open mic - and yummy ! comfy couches and HUGE
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locals recommendCafeteria Coffee House
58 Main Street6
locals recommendcoffee shop - guitar shop - open mic - and yummy ! comfy couches and HUGE
One of my fav lil VEGAN FRIENDLY - GLUTEN FREE coffee shop cafe... out door patio and friendly peeps!
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locals recommendElla's Bellas
418 Main Street42
locals recommendOne of my fav lil VEGAN FRIENDLY - GLUTEN FREE coffee shop cafe... out door patio and friendly peeps!
Vitality Bowls
1839 South Roadsmoothies and amazing salads
Chakra Bowls
33 Arlington Avenueyoga inspires
New Paltz Indian Restaurant
1 North Manheim Boulevardcoconut samosas 🙃
Drinks & Nightlife
vegan friendly flat breads and pizzas! Organic drinks and fresh brews from the local brewery - plus live music - and trivia nights!
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locals recommendGleason's
911 South Street7
locals recommendvegan friendly flat breads and pizzas! Organic drinks and fresh brews from the local brewery - plus live music - and trivia nights!
Sightseeing
Take a HIKE! follow the railtrail across the Hudson River - beautiful views and a good way to get some fresh air and move the body! www.ihartlens.com
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locals recommendWalkway Over the Hudson
61 Parker Avenue41
locals recommendTake a HIKE! follow the railtrail across the Hudson River - beautiful views and a good way to get some fresh air and move the body! www.ihartlens.com
TAKE A HIKE! ..yoga at the top? A intense workout with beautiful views!
Join sara here www.ihartlens.com
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locals recommendMount Beacon Fire Tower
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locals recommendTAKE A HIKE! ..yoga at the top? A intense workout with beautiful views!
Join sara here www.ihartlens.com
Visit this historic school - hang out in vassar-ville and enjoy the cute shops and restaurants
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locals recommendVassar College
124 Raymond Avenue18
locals recommendVisit this historic school - hang out in vassar-ville and enjoy the cute shops and restaurants
Marist College
3399 North RoadVisit the beautiful campus over looking the water
Steel Plant Studios and Gallery
3399 North Rdsee what is being created ! www.ihartlens.com
historic and scenic - veggie friendly cafes - cute shops and beautiful gardens!
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locals recommendMillbrook
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locals recommendhistoric and scenic - veggie friendly cafes - cute shops and beautiful gardens!
New York
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locals recommendjust a train ride to NYC !
A hike I used to do as a child ... various level paths for the stroll or the climber! family fun and beautiful! maybe yoga outside! www.ihartlens.com
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locals recommendBear Mountain State Park
Route 9W North73
locals recommendA hike I used to do as a child ... various level paths for the stroll or the climber! family fun and beautiful! maybe yoga outside! www.ihartlens.com
Turkey Mountain
a lovely short hike with super views!
Kaaterskill Falls
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locals recommendOne of the taller falls in NY :) www.ihartlens.com
FREE ! to walk to grounds - which is park of a park... lovely gardens and historical point of interest ((plus the drive in is not far from here)) you can also view the art gallery and library indoors
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locals recommendFranklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
4079 Albany Post Road59
locals recommendFREE ! to walk to grounds - which is park of a park... lovely gardens and historical point of interest ((plus the drive in is not far from here)) you can also view the art gallery and library indoors
historical town - music - art - shops - hikes - camping ... www.ihartlens.com
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locals recommendWoodstock
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locals recommendhistorical town - music - art - shops - hikes - camping ... www.ihartlens.com
antiques and restaurants - beautiful water front and lovely hiking trails for the whole family! www.ihartlens.com
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locals recommendCold Spring
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locals recommendantiques and restaurants - beautiful water front and lovely hiking trails for the whole family! www.ihartlens.com
take the train down to see one of the largest gardens in ny (outside of nature itself!) -- while you are there check out the Bronx zoo!
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New York Botanical Garden
2900 Southern Blvd114
locals recommendtake the train down to see one of the largest gardens in ny (outside of nature itself!) -- while you are there check out the Bronx zoo!
Take a scenic drive through the catskills - camping - historic towns - art and more! www.ihartlens.com
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locals recommendCatskill
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locals recommendTake a scenic drive through the catskills - camping - historic towns - art and more! www.ihartlens.com
historic town - beautiful shops - cafes -live music & more! www.ihartlens.com
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locals recommendKingston
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locals recommendhistoric town - beautiful shops - cafes -live music & more! www.ihartlens.com
always yoga - located in the Berkshires - take a class - go on hikes - check out the town - or stay a while with a kripalu retreat
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locals recommendKripalu Center For Yoga & Health
57 Interlaken Road43
locals recommendalways yoga - located in the Berkshires - take a class - go on hikes - check out the town - or stay a while with a kripalu retreat
OM Shanti - family friendly - check out the country side and relax and renew at the ashram
Sivananda Ashram Yoga Ranch
500 Budd RoadOM Shanti - family friendly - check out the country side and relax and renew at the ashram
Beautiful grounds ... lovely people! Stay for a class or lecture or stay on site and be apart of the love there!
Ananda Ashram
13 Sapphire RoadBeautiful grounds ... lovely people! Stay for a class or lecture or stay on site and be apart of the love there!
Amazing 300 ft buddah statue - art gallery - meditation rooms - walk the peaceful grounds or stay for a class or lecture.. om shanti
Buddhist Association
2020 New York 301Amazing 300 ft buddah statue - art gallery - meditation rooms - walk the peaceful grounds or stay for a class or lecture.. om shanti
Hindu Samaj
3 Brown RoadHindu temple right in my back yard - Om shanti
fun to take some classes - and see the art gallery :) this is where I started my wood carving journey!
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locals recommendGarrison Institute
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locals recommendfun to take some classes - and see the art gallery :) this is where I started my wood carving journey!
restaurant - hotel -reception hall - yoga - spa - over looks beacon falls ... lovely to walk the grounds as well
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locals recommendThe Roundhouse
2 E Main St68
locals recommendrestaurant - hotel -reception hall - yoga - spa - over looks beacon falls ... lovely to walk the grounds as well
walk - run - bike - roller blade - and more! all over the Hudson valley www.ihartlens.com
Dutchess Rail Trail
50 Overocker Roadwalk - run - bike - roller blade - and more! all over the Hudson valley www.ihartlens.com
Entertainment & Activities
Visit the Beacon Water Front - seasonal festivals / farmers markets / kayaking and more! www.ihartlens.com
Hudson River Sloop Clearwater, Inc.
724 Wolcott AvenueVisit the Beacon Water Front - seasonal festivals / farmers markets / kayaking and more! www.ihartlens.com
Beautiful place to visit for the whole family!
Hike - Stroll - Picnic - Swim in the lake - see the entire valley from the top - even mountain climb!
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locals recommendMinnewaska State Park Preserve
5281 Route 44-55169
locals recommendBeautiful place to visit for the whole family!
Hike - Stroll - Picnic - Swim in the lake - see the entire valley from the top - even mountain climb!
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Check out shows right here in town - everything from concerts to plays to movies and more!
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locals recommendBARDAVON
35 Market Street17
locals recommendCheck out shows right here in town - everything from concerts to plays to movies and more!
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Overlook Drive-In Theatre
126 Degarmo Road10
locals recommendOne of the last drive in theaters in ny!
View HUGE sculptures placed outsoors - walk the grounds or take a trolly - inspiring and motivational for the whole family!
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Storm King Art Center
1 Museum Rd166
locals recommendView HUGE sculptures placed outsoors - walk the grounds or take a trolly - inspiring and motivational for the whole family!
Bruised Apple
923 Central Avenuequarky used book shop with EVERTHING! - think "never ending story" :)
Hilltop Nursery & Garden Center
2028 Albany Post Roadvisit the farm! pick your own veggies ! classes and family days too!
pick your own gardens - apple picking - hay rides - live music - education centers
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locals recommendFishkill Farms
9 Fishkill Farm Road26
locals recommendpick your own gardens - apple picking - hay rides - live music - education centers
Arts & Culture
Contemporary Art Museum over looking the Hudson - HUGE sculptures - outdoor gardens - amazing visual arts - family friendly - and close to beacon to look around the area
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Dia:Beacon
3 Beekman St171
locals recommendContemporary Art Museum over looking the Hudson - HUGE sculptures - outdoor gardens - amazing visual arts - family friendly - and close to beacon to look around the area
Purchase College
735 Anderson Hill Rdvisit the school & check out the famous Art Gallery! www.ihartlens.com
Katonah Museum of Art
134 Jay Street7
locals recommendsupport the artists www.ihartlens.com
independent film theater - check out film festivals and inspiring works from all around... and VEGAN snacks!
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locals recommendJacob Burns Film Center
364 Manville Road8
locals recommendindependent film theater - check out film festivals and inspiring works from all around... and VEGAN snacks!